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Stratford, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Wood County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,439 Population 271/sq mi density
$65,880 Median Income $45,045 per capita
$189,700 Home Value $261,080 Zillow
$877 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,880 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,700 home value, $877/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratford, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,880
12% below
$45,045 per capita
Home Value
$189,700
33% below
Zillow: $261,080
Median Rent
$877/mo
25% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
68/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stratford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
67%
Rent
75%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
25%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stratford residents earn a median household income of $65,880 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,045. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,131 business establishments, including 181 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stratford is $189,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,080. Median rent is $877/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Stratford reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 68/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stratford has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,439
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density271/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,880
Per Capita$45,045
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$5,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,087

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,700
Rent$877
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$261,080
Housing Units672
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property68/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,716/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,273 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratford was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.